The physical context of a stimulus is not the only thing that can influence perception. What are some other factors that can influence how we perceive objects? Give an example

What will be an ideal response?

Answer: Knowledge, beliefs, goals, and expectations also influence perception. [partial answer]

Psychology

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Dr. Pierre subtly and unknowingly communicates her expectations to her subjects, which resulted in her subjects behaving in ways that made her expectations come true, a phenomenon known as the

a. Barnum effect. b. actor-observer effect. c. anthropomorphic error. d. self-fulfilling prophecy.

Psychology